A swimming pool measures 35 feet wide by 50 feet long. What is the ratio of the length to the perimeter
The ratio of length to perimeter of pool is 5 : 17
Given that, swimming pool measures 35 feet wide by 50 feet long
Therefore,
Length = 50 feet
Width = 35 feet
Swimming pool is usually of rectangular shape
The perimeter of rectangle is given as:
Perimeter = 2(length + width)
Perimeter = 2(50 + 35)
Perimeter = 2(85) = 170
Thus perimeter of pool is 170 feet
Ratio of length to perimeter:
[tex]\frac{Length}{Perimeter } = \frac{50}{170}\\\\\frac{Length}{Perimeter } = \frac{5}{17}[/tex]
Thus ratio of length to perimeter of pool is 5 : 17
